How far is North Haven, CT from East Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from North Haven, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.82 mi
00h 45m
Flight
34.24 mi
55.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.24 mi
Kilometers
55.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.82 mi
Kilometers
62.48 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Mon, Jun 1, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in North Haven
Mon, Jun 1, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Haven
2026-06-01T13:37
Arrive East Norwalk
Mon, Jun 1, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trumbull
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From North Haven
19.1 mi
00h 22m
To East Norwalk
19.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
This Afternoon
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph E
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Haven and East Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Haven and East Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    8 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clintonville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Clintonville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bishop Street

    1060 ft · 23 sec · Bishop Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    96 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Hartford Turnpike

    80 m · 10 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New Haven

    525 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    16 mi · 21 min · Merritt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston

    696 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road

    1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Kings Highway North

    850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wilton Road

    2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Saugatuck Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Haven and East Norwalk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
16 mi · 41%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
15.7 mi · 41%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.41 mi · 4%
Riverside Avenue
1.22 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 2%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Continue on Merritt Parkway

16 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 22m from North Haven
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Haven and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Haven to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from North Haven and 19.7 miles from East Norwalk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Haven and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbull

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trumbull, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.

RAIL

Bridgeport

7 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

39 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Haven and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 34.24 mi (55.1 km).

North Haven

#1 North Haven

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population23,556
Coordinates41.3909300, -72.8595400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-72.859585, 41.390944)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Haven and East Norwalk. The current time is 13:37:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.